Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Monday 23rd February 2026

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Monday 23rd February 2026

Looking for free horse racing tips today? You’re in the right place. Below you’ll find TipMan’s best bets for Monday 23rd February 2026, including our NAP of the Day, a value Dark Horse, and a solid Lucky 15 made up of carefully analysed runners across Ayr, Plumpton and Wolverhampton.

All selections come with full reasoning, professional insight, and value-focused angles — just how TipMan does it.

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Todays NAP of The Day

27 Jun 19:25 - Choice Training Handicap - Lingfield
27 Jun 19:25
Choice Training Handicap - Lingfield

Rogue Bullet

J: Jack Callan T: James Owen
Race Winner
6/5

Reason for Tip

Rogue Bullet enters the 7:25 Choice Training Handicap at Lingfield riding a wave of immense momentum following a highly successful transfer to trainer James Owen. The son of Mehmas delivered a sparkling, dominant performance on his stable debut just six days ago, surging to a comfortable victory over five and a half furlongs at Brighton. Although he shoulders a standard five pound penalty for that recent triumph, the sheer authority of that performance indicates he remains significantly ahead of the handicapper. The strategic booking of three pound claimer Jack Callan brilliantly offsets the majority of that weight penalty, maintaining the gelding’s distinct competitive advantage. Rogue Bullet is clearly thriving in his new environment and possesses proven form on synthetic surfaces. Bursting with confidence and tactical speed, he is beautifully positioned to secure immediate back-to-back victories.

⭐ NAP of the Day

Next Twist (3.30 Ayr)

Selection: Next Twist
Time: 3.30
Course: Ayr
Odds: 1/1
Trainer: Olly Murphy
Jockey: Sean Bowen

Next Twist looks a winner in waiting and is taken as today’s NAP of the Day. The six-year-old has form figures of 43612 and has improved with every hurdle run so far this season.

A close second at this course last time out reads very well, and returning to the same 2-mile trip at Ayr should suit perfectly given the experience already gained around the track. Of the main dangers, there are consistency concerns elsewhere, making Next Twist the more reliable option.

The Murphy–Bowen combination is a big positive, with both trainer and jockey boasting excellent strike-rates at Ayr. When teaming up here, they have won over one-third of their runners, which adds further confidence.

Everything points towards a big run — and potentially a deserved victory.

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Todays Dark Horse

27 Jun 19:35 - Congratulations Dan & Grace Handicap - Chepstow
27 Jun 19:35
Congratulations Dan & Grace Handicap - Chepstow

Stardancer

J: Georgia Dobie T: C G Cox
Race Winner
10/1

Reason for Tip

Stardancer, a beautifully bred four-year-old grey gelding by Dark Angel, looks dangerously well-handicapped heading into the 7:35 Congratulations Dan & Grace Handicap at Chepstow. Trained by Clive Cox, he made a highly encouraging seasonal reappearance at Nottingham last month following a lengthy ten-month absence and beneficial wind surgery. Although finishing sixth, he traveled smoothly for a long way, heavily implying he needed the outing to strip fitter and shake off residual rustiness. Prior to his break, Stardancer was a model of consistency, logging excellent placed efforts on the all-weather. Now dropping to an official rating of 74 and partnered with Georgia Dobie, he finds himself in an exceptionally winnable Class 5 turf contest. With his crucial comeback run securely behind him, Stardancer is poised to bounce back to peak form and deliver a prominent showing at a price that looks generous.

🎯 Dark Horse

My Mate Beattie (6.30 Wolverhampton)

Selection: My Mate Beattie
Time: 6.30
Course: Wolverhampton
Odds: 16/1
Trainer: S Dixon
Jockey: Kieran O’Neill

At a big price, My Mate Beattie is today’s Dark Horse and makes plenty of appeal at 16/1.

While the four-year-old is still searching for her first career win, she has gone close on several occasions in the past and is now running off a career-low mark of 48, which puts her firmly into the nicely-handicapped bracket.

A plum draw in stall 2 gives her every chance to be prominent, and if allowed an uncontested lead in what looks a weak race, she could prove difficult to peg back. The yard is in excellent form and Kieran O’Neill has been riding with confidence, operating at a 31% strike-rate over the past fortnight.

She needs things to fall right — but at the odds, she’s more than capable of outrunning her price.

Todays Lucky 15

27 Jun 13:40 - Education Network Handicap - Newcastle
27 Jun 13:40
Education Network Handicap - Newcastle

Caviar Cowboy

J: Luke Morris T: J R Fanshawe
Race Winner
6/1

Reason for Tip

Caviar Cowboy enters Saturday’s 1:40 assignment representing the astute James Fanshawe yard in exceptional heart. While initially noted in preliminary discussions for Newmarket, official declarations confirm his placement in Newcastle’s fiercely competitive Class 2 Education Network Handicap over seven furlongs. This progressive three-year-old colt by Zoustar possesses a highly dependable profile, highlighted by a dominant April victory at Lingfield and a remarkably tenacious second place finish in a thirteen runner Kempton handicap just last month. Demonstrating superb tactical versatility across both standard and slow all-weather surfaces, he remains on an appealing official rating of 86. Paired with the highly experienced Luke Morris and carrying a favourable racing weight, the colt’s willingness to battle strongly positions him for another bold showing. The data firmly suggests Caviar Cowboy is primed to deliver a highly prominent run in this contest.

27 Jun 14:40 - JenningsBet Festival Northumberland Vase Handicap - Newcastle
27 Jun 14:40
JenningsBet Festival Northumberland Vase Handicap - Newcastle

Shrimp Shady

J: Rob Hornby T: A M Balding
Race Winner
7/2

Reason for Tip

Shrimp Shady arrives at the 2:40 JenningsBet Festival Northumberland Vase Handicap at Newcastle as a rapidly improving 4yo with exceptional staying credentials. Trained by Andrew Balding, this son of Mastercraftsman out of a Dalakhani mare boasts a pedigree tailor-made for this demanding trip. He lines up in peak physical condition following a gritty, career best victory in the Chester Plate over a similar distance last month, proving his stamina reserves are vast. Furthermore, his earlier success on the Wolverhampton tapeta confirms his complete comfort on all-weather surfaces. Reunited with jockey Rob Hornby, who understands his rhythm perfectly, the colt remains incredibly well-treated on an official rating of 87. Given his undeniable affinity for synthetic tracks and proven endurance, Shrimp Shady presents a formidable profile and holds outstanding prospects of securing another major victory today.

27 Jun 15:38 - Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Handicap - York
27 Jun 15:38
Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Handicap - York

Draupnir

J: Billy Garrity T: M&D Easterby
Race Winner
17/2

Reason for Tip

Trained by the shrewd Michael and David Easterby operation, Draupnir offers a highly intriguing profile for the 3:38 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Handicap at York. This four-year-old gelding by the Epsom Derby winner Golden Horn possesses a stamina-laden pedigree that strongly suggests this dramatic step up in distance to one mile and six furlongs will unlock significant underlying potential. Although his recent form figures of 353 have been achieved over shorter trips, his strong-finishing third at Hamilton twelve days ago hinted heavily that a stiffer stamina test is required. With Billy Garritty in the saddle and racing off an attractive official rating of 72, this tactical distance experiment looks exceptionally well-timed. Removing previous headgear, Draupnir is a remarkably durable, consistent performer whose breeding implies he can thrive over this marathon trip, making him a highly compelling prospect.

27 Jun 19:05 - Paving Fields Construction Maiden Handicap - Chepstow
27 Jun 19:05
Paving Fields Construction Maiden Handicap - Chepstow

Thai Princess

J: Callum Hutchinson T: A M Balding
Race Winner
9/4

Reason for Tip

Thai Princess makes a highly anticipated and well-placed transition into handicap company in the 7:05 Paving Fields Construction Maiden Handicap at Chepstow. Representing the elite Andrew Balding stable, this lightly raced three-year-old daughter of Bangkok has demonstrated undeniable flashes of promise during three qualifying runs on all-weather surfaces earlier this spring. Crucially, she returns to the track following a two-month absence and restorative wind surgery—a routine veterinary intervention that frequently sparks immediate, significant performance improvements in young thoroughbreds. Now transitioning to turf and entering Class 6 company off a highly realistic opening mark of 60, she faces her most winnable assignment to date. With Callum Hutchinson taking the ride and the filly stepping slightly up in trip, these converging positive variables suggest Thai Princess is perfectly positioned to take a massive step forward and easily outperform market expectations.

🍀 Lucky 15 Tips Today

Today’s Lucky 15 combines strong form, value angles and positive jockey bookings:

1️⃣ Visual Impact – 1.50 Ayr (7/2)

A reasonable hurdler who showed promise on chase debut earlier in the season. Her mark has dropped 5lb in recent runs and she looks well treated in a weak race. The return of Derek Fox, who does well at Ayr, is a big plus and she should appreciate the 3-mile trip once again.


2️⃣ Sanitiser – 3.15 Plumpton (9/2)

Progressive since switching to fences, with chase form figures of 443. Looks entitled to improve again and won’t mind the soft ground. The 3lb claim from Freddie Mitchell is valuable and the Moore yard continue to enjoy a strong season. Nicely priced with plenty going for him.


3️⃣ The Jeweller’s Pet – 4.00 Ayr (7/1)

A course-and-distance winner who landed this very race last year on heavy ground. Conditions look ideal once more, and he remains on a workable mark. Back over hurdles after a promising return last time, with Callum Bewley an upgrade in the saddle. Big chance of going very close.


4️⃣ Summer Heat – 5.30 Wolverhampton (9/2)

Has settled well into her new yard and has finished second on both starts this year. Drawn perfectly in stall 1, and the 5lb apprentice allowance from Ashley Lewis makes her look extremely well treated. Yard is flying at Wolverhampton and a big run looks on the cards.

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Tipmans's Final Word

Monday’s card offers a strong mix of reliable favourites and value outsiders, with Next Twist standing out as a confident NAP and several horses looking well handicapped in ordinary races.

As always, bet responsibly and enjoy the racing.

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